New Parramatta Eels CEO, Bernie Gurr, has drawn a little criticism from his Western Sydney rivals over the last couple of days following a statement he made in a bid to find his club a new major corporate partner…
Parramatta Eels 2017 – Depth To Be Envied
The recent publication of the respective top 25 players from each club has instigated vigorous discussion across many social media platforms. A typical chorus of protests about salary cap inequity was to be expected and undoubtedly will never disappear under…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 15: Brown Brings It
A big field session was the order of the day at Salesyards this morning. With numerous members of the referees squad in attendance, including Patton, the scene was set for full contact opposed work. Two referees and sideline officials were…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 14: Ready For The Riff
For NRL players, the pre-season must seem like it goes forever. Whilst I get my footy fix from watching the squad prepare for the season ahead, the players have been counting down the days to get to the real stuff.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 11: Alice Springs Edition
As ridiculous as it seems, the players left behind in Parramatta were probably facing hotter conditions today than those who’ve travelled to Alice Springs. With a 7am start at Saleyards, the worst of the heat was avoided, but there was…
Ma’u and Matagi – Crashing Through The Barriers
Gang life in New Zealand. The young people immersing themselves in that lifestyle walk down a path of violence, drugs, alcohol and ultimately incarceration. It’s a downward spiral that can mark their papers for life – preventing them from fulfilling…
Auckland Nines – What Did Eels Supporters Learn?
The Auckland Nines are done and dusted for another year and once again the Eels have acquitted themselves well via a semi-final appearance. The euphoria of Day 1 came crashing back to earth at the hands of a youthful and…
Auckland Nines – Eels Performances – Day 1 Reflections
Yes! Yes! Yes! How good must it be for coaches to watch their team execute almost everything that they practise? His exterior and that heart on the sleeve passion might tell a different story, but on the inside Brad Arthur…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 2: Skill-a-palooza
The Auckland Nines takes centre stage this weekend and the Eels have dispatched an almighty squad to defend their title. With this multi-million dollar line up winging its way across the ditch, a group of just over 20 players was…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 1: Awesome For Auckland
If Monday was a mongrel of a session to attend, today was its antithesis. Cooler overcast conditions, plenty of sharp ball work and the opportunity to catch up with some players and staff – it all added up to a…